People Reaching People
Three important shifts contributed to the stirring of evangelism: equipping people to be everyday missionaries, elevating the role of groups, and amplifying opportunities to serve.
Author: Scott McConnell
Difficult But Good: Hispanic Pastors Challenges Find Meaning in the Midst of Challenges
Eighty-three percent of Hispanic pastors challenges indicate their experiences in this role have led to personal spiritual growth.
A House Divided: Civility in Politics
Using biblical principles and civility in politics to shape opinions about laws and leaders is important. How we treat others in our conversations about politics is also important.
Time for a Change
Lifeway Research surveyed 1,001 adults who left churches. All of those interviewed had eventually made their way to a new church, so this snapshot does not include those who are gone for good.
Right on Target: Women’s Ministry Impact
Women’s ministry can be seen as a program. This article explores the women's ministry impact on how churches engage women and the value of targeted ministry for women.
When the Questions Won’t Stop
Jesus didn’t gloss over the messiness of faith. He stopped and pointed at the doubt about who he is, and then he offered hope.
Every Culture Welcome: How Growing Churches Are Reaching Different Ethnic Groups
We believe that the church should model the ethnic diversity of the area around it by reaching different ethnic groups.
Research: 5 Ways Hispanic Congregations Are Leading the Way in Outreach
The majority of Hispanic congregations are actively engaged in their community for the purpose of sharing the gospel. This includes serving the practical needs of people, conducting special events to meet people and proclaim the gospel, and church members personally sharing the gospel in conversations, demonstrating effective Hispanic congregations outreach.
Starting the Conversation
Though not a prerequisite for sharing the gospel, relationships do make it easier. Each of the statistics on evangelistic activities of Christians is more common among friends and family.
Serving Together: Church Service Initiatives
We often think about service as something we as a church do. But there are people in your community who are ready to join in church service initiatives if you organize it and are not concerned about who gets the credit.